Find out how popular the last name LaBlance is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named LaBlance.

LaBlance, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the LaBlance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBlance in America

LaBlance is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBlance surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname LaBlance.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBlance to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name LaBlance

The surname LABLANCE is of French origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "blanche" meaning "white," likely referring to a person with fair complexion or light-colored hair.

The name was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. Early variations of the spelling included Lablanque, Lablanche, and Lablanc.

Historical records indicate that the name LABLANCE appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William to England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LABLANCE was in the early 13th century, when a Robert Lablance was mentioned in the court rolls of Wiltshire, England, in 1219. Another early reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Walter Lablance is listed as a landowner in 1273.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume LABLANCE was a French merchant and adventurer who was part of the expeditions to the Canary Islands in the 1340s. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore and document the islands.

During the 16th century, a family with the surname LABLANCE was documented in the town of Blois, in the Loire Valley region of France. This family produced several notable individuals, including Jean LABLANCE (1520-1583), a renowned artist and sculptor who worked on various religious commissions in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Marie LABLANCE (1639-1718), a French writer and poet who published several works on religious and moral themes. She was celebrated for her literary talents during her lifetime.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles. In the 18th century, a Scottish minister named James LABLANCE (1712-1779) was known for his sermons and writings on theology.

Throughout history, the surname LABLANCE has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, writers, and religious figures. While the name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its French origins and connections to the concept of "whiteness" or fair complexion remain a central part of its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBlance

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname LaBlance.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for LaBlance was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of LaBlance has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name LaBlance was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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